Intro and 1st RE appt today

TiffW2012

Hi Ladies,

I've been lurking some and thought I would introduce myself.  I joined the bump a while ago and intro'd on TTGP last year, but did not remain active.  Honestly, I didn't really expect I'd be to this point.

DH and I starting TTC in May of last year.  Without any success, I decided it was time to make an appointment with an RE.  When I first came off of birth control, my cycles were longer than I expected, but were manageable.  They usually didn't go over 40 days.  My last two cycles have been very frustrating.  Last cycle lasted 50 days, and in my current cycle on on day 84.  I know the RE will be able to assist in getting my cycle back on track.  

While it will be good to understand what is going on with my body with testing, I'm a ball of nerves.  Can anyone give me any ideas of what to expect?

I look forward to getting to know you ladies.

Thanks!

TiffW2012

Sorry, thought I was on 3T.  Will post over there.

Austrogermokee

Welcome! Each RE is different, but here's what happened at my initial consult:

1. The RE discussed our medical and family histories, and gave us a brief rundown on different types of infertility and various treatments available.

2. She did a transvaginal ultrasound to check for any obvious problems in my reproductive system (such as fibroids).

3. She ordered some tests - my DH had already done his sperm analysis, so she requested bloodwork for me (thyroid and AMH) and an HSG, which looks for fallopian tube blockages. (I potentially had a blockage due to a burst appendix when I was young.)

Once the tests came back, we met with her a month later to discuss the results and come up with an action plan. Right now we are doing three cycles with a fertility drug (letrozole), with an ultrasound on CD10 to see if my ovaries were stimulated. If that doesn't work, we'll go back to discuss more invasive options like IUI.